Female Mallard protects her babies

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06-14-2021, 06:03 PM

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Female Mallard protects her babies

Female Mallard duck provides shade on a very hot day for her babies. Watched 6 ducklings climb under her.

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06-14-2021, 06:12 PM

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Nice try.

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06-14-2021, 08:26 PM

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The little guys can sleep peacefully as mom keeps watch.

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06-14-2021, 08:47 PM

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very nice

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06-14-2021, 09:17 PM

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